Congratulations to newly promoted Sergeant Tierra Mooney of the Italy Police Department who is pictured receiving her Sergeant’s badge and a framed certificate from Chief Diron Hill as Mayor Frank Jackson and city council members look on. (Barry Byers)

During the City of Italy’s regular city council meeting called to order back on June 11, Italy Police Officer Tierra Mooney was promoted to the rank of Sergeant by Chief Diron Hill. Sergeant Mooney received a Sergeant’s badge and a framed certificate.

Once traveling to several other countries to compete in equestrian events, Sergeant Mooney now rides in Italy Police Department patrol vehicles helping to keep criminal offenses reigned in within the City of Italy and parts of Ellis County.

Starting her career as a police woman late in life, Sergeant Mooney has been with the Italy Police Department since December of 2008, her first job in law enforcement. To qualify for Sergeant, she had to be a full time officer for no less than 2 years and study from several books from text books to critical thinking books. Also, Sergeant Mooney had to know all of the general orders of the police department and the City of Italy, as well as, know the laws and regulations of Texas penal code and code of criminal procedure. Sergeant Mooney has 52 college credits, completed police academy training and completed K-9 school, as well.

Other requirements included, taking the Sergeant’s written test, be vested in this community or be willing to become so and be giving an oral interview.

If you are need of a place to set up an office for you to have a business atmosphere and ample room to conduct your business, you are in luck. There is office space available at 177 Dome Park Place, Italy, Texas with easy access to I-35E.

Located in Ellis County, right outside of Italy, and in Navarro County in Dawson, just a short drive from Waxahachie, Hillsboro, Ennis or Corsicana, we have clean, comfortable studio efficiencies available for rent.

For those of you in the city of Italy and surrounding areas, Monolithic always welcomes donated medical equipment and is currently in need of all types of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc. The donated items are distributed as a FREE service to those in need.

With over 40 years experience, Monolithic, Inc., is making available its ability to spray/coat Polyurethane Foam on just about anything needing to to be made leak proof or sound proof wether it’s fortifying a roof, a shed, a cooler, a basement ceiling or even your vehicle!

If you are need of a place to set up an office for you to have a business atmosphere and ample room to conduct your business, you are in luck. There is office space available at 177 Dome Park Place, Italy, Texas with easy access to I-35E.

Love’s Travel Stop at the intersection of 35E and Dale Evans Drive in Italy will sponsor a Benefit Garage Sale for the Children’s Miracle Network. Sale will be Saturday, September 30th beginning at 7am.

Little known fact…Milford is the home of a backyard upholstery shop owned by Mr. Clarence Snell. Clarence recently recovered chairs for the offices at Monolithic and the staff couldn’t be happier with the results.